Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Roundtable

March 9, 2022 Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Roundtable The Distinguished Conservation Service Award, and Council Conservation Committees Youth, please turn off your cameras. Thank you!

Agenda Welcome and opening (7:00pm Central) Safety moment – Campout planning BSA Conservation Video Council Conservation Committee Toolbox Distinguished Conservation Service Award Applicant Information and Workbook Distinguished Conservation Service Award Adviser Training Announcements Q&A Adjourn (8:30 Central) DCSA and Conservation Committees 2 March 9, 2022

Pledge I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. DCSA and Conservation Committees 3 March 9, 2022

Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. DCSA and Conservation Committees 4 March 9, 2022

Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent. DCSA and Conservation Committees 5 March 9, 2022

Outdoor Code As an American, I will do my best to – Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded. DCSA and Conservation Committees 6 March 9, 2022

We Need Your Feedback, Please! https://tinyurl.com/OECCRT DCSA and Conservation Committees 7 March 9, 2022

Please introduce yourself! Type your name and your council’s name into the chat window. DCSA and Conservation Committees 8 March 9, 2022

Campout Planning Safety Moment When you decide on a camping trip, you need to consider who, what, where, when, how, and why.

Here are a few items to check off on your Campout Safety Checklist: Documentation Needed—This includes medical records, guidebooks, and permission slips. A Scout leader can ensure your safety as well as his or her own when you are both better informed of any limitations, hazards, or permissions. Training—General training, such as Youth Protection training, CPR/first aid, and Hazardous Weather, or specific training, such as Trek Safely or Wilderness First Aid, gives you the confidence to know what to do in the event of an emergency. Planning—Planning is important. Become familiar with your campsite location and do some research about the weather, licensing/permit requirements, and project or activity guidelines so you can be prepared. Equipment—Plan for vehicles involved or tools necessary for your camping experience. Also consider trailer requirements and first-aid or emergency kits. Emergency Planning—A prepared Scout is a confident Scout. Keep a cellphone handy as well as a list of local authorities (fire department, police, hospitals, etc.) in case an emergency occurs, such as inclement weather or a lost Scout. If you are in the backcountry, canyons, or a remote location, coverage may be one to two hours away. A GPS tracking/messaging device is helpful in these locations. Program—Know your program. There should be age-appropriate activities, safety equipment, proper supervision, and a discussion on potential hazards.

Campout Safety Checklist https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Heal thSafety/pdf/campout checklist.pdf.

Don’t be a “Camp O No” There are so many ways to enjoy the adventure, fun, discovery, and teamwork involved in campout planning. A campout safety checklist will help to ensure these aspects of camping are accomplished while keeping you safe.

BSA Conservation Mike Huneke DCSA and Conservation Committees 13 March 9, 2022

Announcements DCSA and Conservation Committees 14 March 9, 2022

2022 National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Conference Where Education Meets Adventure! November 10-13 Bert Adams Scout Camp, Covington, Georgia Check http://outdoorethics-bsa.org for updates! DCSA and Conservation Committees 15 March 9, 2022

2022 National Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Conference Call for Proposals All Scouters who have innovative ideas, programs, or practices to share are encouraged to submit a session on that topic to be presented at the conference. Proposals .php DCSA and Conservation Committees 16 March 9, 2022

The Dan Howells Memorial Fund The Dan Howells Memorial Fund was established to honor the memory of this passionate leader and his lifelong commitment to Leave No Trace and Scouting. The fund provides partial scholarships to Scouting volunteers who could not otherwise afford to attend one of our BSA Leave No Trace Master Educator Courses. Make a tax-deductible donation to the scholarship fund at -memorial-fund/ NEW: Apply for a scholarship at .php DCSA and Conservation Committees 17 March 9, 2022

Upcoming Master Educator Courses March 18-20, April 7-10 – Illowa Council, IL e April 29-May 1, May 12-15 – Baltimore Area Council, MD http://www.baltimorebsa.org/leave-no-trace/50513 May 17-22 – Grand Canyon Council, AZ https://scoutingevent.com/010-lntmastercourse August 14-20 – Northern Tier, MN https://www.ntier.org/training/ October 7-12 – Philmont, NM econdseasonprograms/leavenotrace/ Check outdoorethics-bsa.org for updates! DCSA and Conservation Committees 18 March 9, 2022

Need help? If you’re looking for help with Outdoor Ethics or Conservation in your Council and don’t know who to go to, the Program Operations team is here to help! Send an email to programops@outdoorethics-bsa.org to let us know which council you’re in and how we can help you. We’ll be happy to connect you with someone who can help you. DCSA and Conservation Committees 19 March 9, 2022

Reflection Excerpt from “Pines Above the Snow” in A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold Outdoor Ethics Guides and Advisors 20 February 9, 2022

Questions? Please share your feedback on this roundtable at https://tinyurl.com/OECCRT Next month’s roundtable topic: OE Games for Summer and Day Camps DCSA and Conservation Committees 21 March 9, 2022

Outdoor Ethics & Conservation Roundtable March 9, 2022 The Distinguished Conservation Service Award, and Council Conservation Committees. DCSA and Conservation Committees 2 March 9, 2022 . (7:00pm Central) Safety moment -Campout planning BSA Conservation Video Council Conservation Committee Toolbox Distinguished Conservation .